Dr. David Stoop is a Christian psychologist and family counselor and ordained minister. His doctorate is from the University of Southern California and he is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California (also my Alma Mater). Dr. Stoop is an adjunct professor at Fuller where he teaches courses associated with family therapy. I was privileged to have Dr. Stoop as one of my professors at Fuller and have always admired his work. Dr. Stoop has authored over 30 book, and was the co-editor of the Life Recovery Bible. You can learn more about Dr. Stoop at his website. I follow Dr. …
How to Vacation with Kids (and Enjoy Yourself)
It was right after our first vacation with kids that my husband and I decided to never again take a family vacation. Hear me out, though. We decided our vacations would be reserved for the two of us. Our trips would include our kids. Because any parent knows that a trip with kids (especially young kids) is not a vacation. It was a small thing (changing the name from vacation to trip), but it did wonders on our attitudes for future trips. Here’s why…it wasn’t just a name change…it was also an expectation change. And with those altered expectations came much …
Gathering in with Those You Love
Today, we have the privilege of having a sweet sister in Christ, LeAnn Rice share about the beauty and joy of gathering with those you love. Her new book, The Loving Kitchen has just been released and it’s a MUST HAVE for every woman who longs for her home to be the place where memories are made and her children will linger even when they are adults. By: LeAnn Rice No matter what you’ve done for yourself or for humanity, if you can’t look back on having given love and attention to your own family, what have you really accomplished? …
5 Ways to Cultivate Confidence in Your Child’s Heart
Catherine of Sienna once said, “Be all God created you to be and you will set the world on fire.” We all want our kids to be who God created them to be. We all want them to be men and women of God who set the world on fire. But their level of confidence is a huge factor as to whether or not our kids will step into their God-given identities and their God-given destinies. Confidence. It’s the stuff that risk takers are made of. And risk takers are the stuff world changers are made of. But confidence …
For Moms ~ When Spring Is in the Air (with FREE Printables)
JUST a couple weeks away! Yes…I’m counting days! Thirteen more days until Daylight Savings Time and twenty-two until Spring… and I. Can’t. Wait! The thought of the warm weather puts a pep in my step and a smile on my heart! It’s a time for sunshine, lemonade, Spring cleaning, garage sales, play days at the park, sand castles on the beach, tubing in the river, little league, snow cones, and countless creative things to do with the fam! Soooo…I was just wondering… Does this time of year make your momma heart as happy as it does mine? FOR MOMS: Today, I …
Saturday KIDZ: CAST YOUR WORRIES ON JESUS
Following is today’s Saturday KIDZ TIME devotional! Set out juice and a treat. Open your child’s Bible to 1 Peter 5:7. Place a yellow crayon beside their Bible so during your devotional time, they can color the verse. This will help your child connect the dots that what you’re teaching them is from the Bible. And, it is fun to be in God’s Word! KIDZ TIME BIBLE VERSE: C: Cast your worries on Jesus because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 CRAFT: Child cuts out pictures of “worries” from a magazine; then “hooks” them to fishing pole with tape or pipe cleaner. The worry …
It’s Not About The Juice!
I want juice! Mommy please, please, please can I have juice…? (After you’ve said no for the 10th time) I have to have juice or I can’t get up! (After throwing themselves in the aisle of the grocery store) You HAVE to get me juice. I don’t want water, I want JUICE! I don’t want that kind of juice! I don’t want juice in that glass. I need more juice. I won’t stop crying till you get me juice. You’re not a nice mommy if you don’t get me juice. You’re chuckling because you’ve resonated with these “demands” and manipulative …
10 Tips to End Homework Hassles
It’s only February and I’m already praying for summer to get here. Not just for the warmer weather but because I despise the homework routine. Elijah: I hate homework. Me: We don’t use the word hate, try another word. Elijah: I think homework really stinks. Captain America doesn’t have homework. Me: If it were supposed to be all fun and games , the word work wouldn’t be included. Start using your brain and get it done. Elijah: My brain doesn’t really need any more work. Okay we know homework won’t be the high light of anyone’s evening, but it …
If we treat them like a treasure…
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SATURDAY KIDZ
What’s 27 years old and still building kids for the kingdom? On the left – my children when they were 3 and 5. Above, is that little girl’s son; our grandson. AND, we’re still using Kidz Time, an easy, fun devotional activity to teach them about God. Rather than despair over the command to “train up a child in the way he will go,” follow these simple Kidz Time Tips when sharing Jesus wi your children in the word of God. Following is a KIDZ TIME devotional you can do with your children. Print the lamb (or enlarge it first), …